Cho Hangyul, resembling BTS's Jin, discusses his popularity and experiences on a YouTube channel, showcasing his charm and humility.
February/18/2026 16:24
Actor Cho Hangyul has attracted attention for his appearance resembling Jin from BTS, proving his own popularity. On the 17th, a video titled 'The fun Lunar New Year gem brought by the magpie, Cho Hangyul' was posted on the YouTube channel 'Hong Suk Chun's Treasure Box,' run by Hong Suk Chun. Currently appearing in the tvN drama 'Miss Hong is Undercover,' Cho Hangyul showcased his refined visuals and candid responses during the broadcast. On that day, when the topic of resembling Jin came up, Cho Hangyul humbly replied, 'I sometimes hear that from those around me, and I am very grateful and honored.' Hong Suk Chun added that he had recognized Cho Hangyul's star potential early on, referencing their connection during the filming of the past drama 'Jinx's Lover,' saying, 'At that time, I said you would become popular.' Regarding his popularity in school, he reminisced, 'I wasn't extremely popular, but I had some popularity,' and mentioned that older girls would come to see him since their school combined middle and high school. When asked about his experiences with unrequited love, he answered, 'I don't think I had such experiences,' prompting Hong Suk Chun to remark, 'You were mostly loved in return,' and suggested that dozens of fans must have waited in front of Cho Hangyul's house. Cho Hangyul also shared his secrets to his impressive height of 181cm and toned physique, revealing, 'I expected to be 170cm. I grew big thanks to my father making me eat a lot,' while also mentioning he was a baseball player from elementary school until his second year of high school, creating a sense of contrast. He shared an episode related to his overwhelming visuals, stating that he really likes saunas, going 5 to 6 times a week, and while soaking in the tub with friends, he felt someone staring at him. He continued, 'They were looking so blatantly that I thought, why are they looking? I tried to get out and put on clothes, but at that moment, a man said, 'That,' and when he mentioned it was an entertainment company, I said I had a company. However, at that time, I was naked,' surprising everyone. Cho Hangyul also mentioned his ideal type, saying, 'I seem to like pure faces,' and confessed he prefers a clean-cut appearance, drawing attention.
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